Thanks, but I tried that change and it wouldn't even startup. Have changed it back and can at least get in again.

Okay - I checked and it is MySQL Lite. Here is the line you asked for:

$db_type = 'sqlite';

Thanks... did as you suggested and get a "Sorry your database type is not yet supported" error.

Good question - the version I downloaded and installed was presented as "Windows (x86) 4.1.14". I assume it was the full installation but my knowledge of MySQL is equivalent to my knowledge of rocket science - basically non-exsitant.:)

I already did that - the error is listed in my first post. Have unistalled and reinstalled MySQL and the problem still persists.

I am still testing PunBB locally. I want to change the default user ranks and every time I click update I get this error. I have user ranks enabled in options. Everything else works perfectly - the system will work fine without the changes I want to make but I would preffer to be able to change them. Be gentle - first time I've ever played with something like this.... :|

EDIT: Just ran the debug mode and this is the error it returned:

File: E:\Website\htdocs\Forum\admin_ranks.php
Line: 84

PunBB reported: Unable to fetch rank info

Database reported: SQL logic error or missing database (Errno: 1)